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General

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Series

PhotoVue1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page and datasheet title the family BenQ PhotoVue Monitors.

Essential Monitor S33Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet title S30GD Business Essential Monitor. Samsung Canada calls the line Essential Monitor S3 S30GD.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SW272U, 9H.LLFLB.QBE, 9H.LLFLB.QPA6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Bechtle copy of the BenQ datasheet, last change 6 June 2023, German. Article number 9H.LLFLB.QPA.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026UK retailer lists 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

LS27D304GANXZA, LS27D300GANXZA, LS27D304GAUXEN2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/smart/27-s3-s30gd-fhd-ips-100hz-monitor-sku-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA (S27D300GAN), titled 27 inch S3 (S30GD) FHD IPS 100Hz Monitor, with an Add to cart button.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet (27 March 2025) for article LS27D304GAUXEN, model name S27D304GAU. It has the same display values, dimensions, weights and tilt as the US datasheet.

GTIN / EAN

840046048020, 47187550902196Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026EAN code 4718755090219 on the datasheet. Rapid Electronics lists the same EAN for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.7Retailer pagerapidonline.com/benq-9h-llflb-qbe-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-u-70-2959Read 16 October 2026EAN-13 4718755090219 for 9H.LLFLB.QBE.8Retailer pagehuntoffice.ie/benq-sw272u-computer-monitor-68-6-cm-27-3840-x-2160-pixels-4k-ultra-hd-lcd-black-sw272u.htmlRead 16 October 2026Barcode list 0840046048020, 840046048020, 4718755090219. 840046048020 is the UPC.

887276903231, 88060958030437Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EAN 8806095803043 is the EU model LS27D304GAUXEN. UPC 887276903231 is S27D304GAN (LS27D304GANXZA) from the Samsung MSRP price list below. The UPC passes its check digit. A UPC for LS27D300GANXZA was not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

June 202314Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Launch announcement article of 24 June 2023 says BenQ launched the SW272U and SW272Q today. A US listing was reported on 22 May 2023 (PRAD). Month precision.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The BenQ US product page lists the monitor with a Buy tab. UK retailers stock it.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The page lists the 27 inch at $149.99 beside the 22 inch at $109.99 and the 24 inch at $129.99. The Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA has an Add to cart button at $149.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,599.9914Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026Editor's note: MSRP US$1599.99 for the SW272U. US prices exclude sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,35915Press articleprad.de/benq-sw272u-4k-display-mit-99-prozent-adobe-rgbRead 16 October 2026Update of 18 July 2023: BenQ says the SW272U is available in Germany now at a recommended price of 1,359 euro. Price includes VAT. The US launch price was reported as 1,599 US dollars.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US spec page. The EU and UK pages carry the same table.3Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-eu/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe spec page, same table. The Europe datasheet lists the part number 9H.LLFLB.QPA at Bechtle and 9H.LLFLB.QBE at UK retailers.4Maker product pagebenq.eu/en-uk/monitor/creative-pro/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ UK spec page for SW272U, same table as the US page. UK retailers list the part number 9H.LLFLB.QBE.

US, CA, EU3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet for the US model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA lists the same specification table as the US datasheet for 27 inch. The page title says 2025.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet for the EU model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Grey5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Product Color: Grey. The Japanese retailer lists it as dark grey.

Black3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour are all Black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Creator1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ files it under professional monitors and sells it as a photographer monitor. Stored as creator.

Office1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Sold as a Business Essential Monitor and filed under Samsung business flat monitors, not under Odyssey gaming. The monitor has 100 Hz and a Game Mode but is sold for office and everyday use.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

27in(68.6 cm)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Screen Size (Class) 27 inch.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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27in(68.6 cm)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Size 27 Class (27 Inches / 68.6 cm). The visible diagonal equals the advertised size.

Native resolution

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

1920 × 1080px3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Resolution FHD (1,920 x 1,080).

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

16:93Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:09, which is 16:9.

Pixel density

163.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

81.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.155mm11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Japanese retailer spec table lists the pitch as 0.155 mm. This fits 27 inch 4K and the maker's 163 ppi.

0.3114mm5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) for the 27 inch models.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Width597.888Height336.312mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Active Display Size 597.888 x 336.312 mm.

Curved

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Curved screen: No.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Matte16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 2, Coating: clearly matte surface with microscopic diffusion pits, no grain effect.

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Anti-reflection coating

Nano Matte1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Display Screen Coating: Nano Matte. The EU datasheet words it Anti-Reflection.

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Touchscreen

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Touch screen: No.

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Panel

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Panel type

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Panel Type IPS.

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

IPS1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Panel Type: IPS, with LED backlight. No backlight layout is stated.

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Panel Type: IPS.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet text: 10 bit color depth. The panel method is not stated, so no depth method is stored.

8bits5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Max 16.7M colours is 8 bits per channel. The sources do not say if the panel is native 8-bit or uses FRC.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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Displayable colours

1.07 billion1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Published as 1.07 billion colors.

16.7 million3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Support Max 16.7M.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

100%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 100% sRGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% P3. The datasheet and press release word it 99% DCI-P3/Display P3. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

99%1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Color Gamut: 99% Adobe RGB. BenQ does not state coverage or volume or the CIE diagram.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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72%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Gamut (NTSC) 72% (CIE 1931). Coverage of the NTSC reference. An sRGB coverage figure is not published.

Factory calibrated

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists a Factory Calibration Report. The launch press release says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.14Press articlefunkykit.com/news/benq-photovue-monitors-elevate-the-pursuit-of-perfect-color-performanceRead 16 October 2026The announcement says PhotoVue monitors are individually factory calibrated.

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

1.51Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Delta E (avg) of 1.5 or less. Stored as 1.5, an average and a less-than-or-equal value.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessory list names a Calibration Report, and the Professional section lists Factory Calibration Report: Yes. The PRAD review confirms a printed report in the box.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: a detailed calibration report is included with the quick start guide.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Professional section: Hardware Calibration Yes, with a 16 bit 3D-LUT, through Palette Master Ultimate.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,000:11Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Native Contrast 1000:1.

1,000:13Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Static) 1000:1 (Typical). The dynamic contrast row says Mega and is not stored.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

400nits1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Brightness (typ.) 400 nits. Window size and mode are not stated.

250nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m2.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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200nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Min) 200 cd/m2.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table HDR: HDR10, HLG. The page also says HDR10 and HLG are supported through SDI to HDMI converters.

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

None16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1 and page 6: BenQ did not have the SW272U certified to VESA DisplayHDR. HDR10 and HLG input are supported.

None7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The datasheet lists no HDR or DisplayHDR. The EU product information sheet states HDR energy values as N/A.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Viewing Angle (L/R) 178 degrees at CR 10 or more.

178°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists one angle pair, 178/178, at CR 10 or more. Stored for both directions, as the table row names L/R only.

178°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native	60Hz	60Hz

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Resolution (max.) 3840x2160, Refresh Rate 60 Hz, HDMI v2.0, DisplayPort v1.4. The maker states one maximum for the monitor and no per-port table. The PRAD review ran 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. No USB-C row is stored because no source states the USB-C maximum. Bit depth and chroma are not stated for these rows.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	100Hz	75Hz

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G: maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) and 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz (HDMI), vertical frequency 48 to 100 Hz. The HDMI version 1.4 is from the datasheet. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The D-SUB row has no input version.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The EU manual BN81-26708B-00 (241015.0) gives the same Standard Signal Mode Table: 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G. Its 100 Hz row names HDMI and DisplayPort, and DisplayPort belongs to the S40GD models only.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

60Hz1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Refresh Rate 60 Hz. No overclock mode.

100Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Frame Rate Max 100Hz. No overclock mode is described.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

5ms1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Response Times (GtG) 5 ms. The test condition is not stated. The monitor has an AMA overdrive switch.

5ms3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Response Time 5 (GTG). The overdrive setting is not stated.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

Not available

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Overdrive settings

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

Not available

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

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Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026General Feature Flicker Free: Yes.

Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

10.5ms19Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/7Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 7, Latenzzeit: a minimum signal delay of about 10.5 ms. The page does not describe the method. The test signal was 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort. PRAD's usual method adds signal processing and half the mean pixel transition.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

5.7ms18Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/6Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 6, native 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort, factory settings, AMA On: average grey-to-grey transition 5.7 ms over 15 measurement points, black to white 9.2 ms. With AMA Off the average is 13.2 ms. Measured with a light sensor and oscilloscope.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

600:117Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3: about 600:1 with Uniformity On (white 199.6 and black 0.33 cd/m2, native white point). About 820:1 with Uniformity Off. Measured after calibration to D65 where possible, with dynamic controls off.

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

199.6nits17Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfang/3Read 16 October 2026PRAD page 3, white luminance, Uniformity On, OSD default, native white point, brightness 100 percent: 199.6 cd/m2. This is the factory state. With Uniformity Off after hardware calibration, PRAD measured 283.1 cd/m2 at native white. Calibrated to D65, 207.1 and 272.3 cd/m2. Window size is not stated and the pattern had no black surround.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

0.7220Measurementprad.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/benQ-SW272U-modus-srgb.pdfRead 16 October 2026PRAD colorimetric report of 26 August 2023, X-Rite i1Pro, OSD colour mode sRGB, before calibration, no display profile, target sRGB, ISO 12646 test chart with 125 colours, brightness 83.5 cd/m2. Average Delta E94 of 0.72 without black, maximum 2.31. The method is Delta E94, not Delta E2000.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.0	2	2.2
DisplayPort	1.4	1	2.2
USB-C	Not available	1	2.2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: HDMI (v2.0) 2, DisplayPort (v1.4) 1, USB C (Power Delivery 90W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data) 1. HDCP 2.2 is listed once for the monitor and is stored on each video input row. Bandwidth is not stated.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	1.4	1	1.4
VGA	Not available	1	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Interface: D-Sub 1 EA, HDMI 1 EA, HDMI version 1.4, HDCP version (HDMI) 1.4. Link bandwidth is not stated. USB ports: No.

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

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HDMI features

Not available

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB C with DisplayPort Alt Mode.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026USB-C: No.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

90W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Power Delivery (USB C / Thunderbolt) 90, and USB C (Power Delivery 90W). The spec label names Thunderbolt, but the port is described as USB-C only. Guaranteed or shared limits are not stated.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.1	1
USB-C	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB Type B (Upstream) 1. The USB-C port also carries data to the host, so one USB-C row is stored with no version.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.1	2

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB 3.1 (Downstream) 2. The PRAD review shows both as Type A. The SD card reader is not a USB port.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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KVM switch

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Professional section: KVM Switch Yes.

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Daisy chain (MST)

Not available

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Ethernet

No16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Anschluesse: a network port is the only thing missing for a full USB-C dock. No Ethernet port.

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Audio: Headphone Jack Yes. The jack type is not stated.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Headphone: No.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows no headphone jack.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only. It has no audio jack.

Optical out

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

Picture in picture

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-in-picture function for S27D30*G.

Picture by picture

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-by-picture function for S27D30*G.

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

Not available

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Remote control

Not available

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Built-in speakers: No. The Japanese retailer also lists no speakers.11Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_BQ16486702Read 16 October 2026Speakers: none.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker: No. Speaker Output: No.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

No10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Webcam: No.

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Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

140mm1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Height Adjustment Stand 140 mm.

0mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026The stand is a SIMPLE tilt-only stand. The model is sold as Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Hoehenverstellung: Nein.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Tilt (down/up) -5 to 20 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.

Forward2°Backward21°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Tilt -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 21.0 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 21 backward. The +/-2 degree tolerance applies to both ends. Stand type SIMPLE.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left30°Right30°1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Swivel (left/right) 30 degrees each way.

Left0°Right0°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The stand in the manual only tilts for the S27D30*G, and rotation is shown for other models. The German datasheet lists swivel as No.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Swivelfunktion: Nein.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

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Counterclockwise3°Clockwise3°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height: the monitor angle can be adjusted from -3 to +3 degrees to level the screen, S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G models only. Stored as 3 counterclockwise and 3 clockwise, as a small levelling slant. The German datasheet lists Pivot: Nein, which means no 90 degree rotation.

Removable stand

Yes10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Removable stand: Yes, with VESA 100 x 100 mm.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Attaching the Stand: disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. The wall mount section covers S27D30*G.

VESA mount

100 x 1001Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table VESA Wall Mount 100x100 mm.

100 x 1003Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100.

VESA adapter needed

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Security lock slot

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Monitor section: K Locker Yes.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Anti-theft Lock chapter: a locking device goes into the slot at the back of the product.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Joystick, Buttons, Remote13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ap/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/benefits-of-hotkey-puck-g3.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ for SW272Q and SW272U: the Hotkey Puck G3 is an IR-based device that controls the OSD remotely and cordlessly. The PRAD review adds the joystick and buttons on the underside of the monitor.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Bedienung: five controls on the underside, a mini joystick for the menu, and the wireless Hotkey Puck with a wheel and three keys.

Joystick5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Control Panel: a multi-directional button turns the power on and navigates the menu.

Desktop software

Palette Master Ultimate1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software: Palette Master Ultimate. BenQ's current overview page says AQCOLOR Pilot was formerly known as Palette Master Ultimate.

Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Easy Setting Box chapter.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Software section lists Display Quickit: Yes. BenQ describes Display QuicKit as free software that lets the user download and install monitor firmware.2Maker product pagebenq.com/en-ca/support/downloads-faq/faq/pre-sales/specifications/firmware-update-on-pc-via-display-quickit.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ FAQ: Display QuicKit updates monitor firmware by the user on Windows 10 and 11. The applicable-model list did not load, so the SW272U spec table row is the model link.

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

Not available

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Not available

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Gaming menu features

Not available

Game Mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Menu entries Game Mode and Picture Mode with game presets for the S27D30*G models.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

Not available

Not available

Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Not available

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width613.9Height (lowest)451.8Height (highest)591.8Depth274mm(24.2 × 17.8 to 23.3 × 10.8 in)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Dimensions (HxWxD) 451.8-591.8 x 613.9 x 274 mm. The lowest and highest heights come from the 140 mm stand travel. BenQ lists body size only with the shading hood, so no without-stand size is stored.

Width612.7Height (lowest)470Height (highest)470Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 18.5 × 7.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand 612.7 x 470.0 x 200.4 mm (W x H x D). The stand does not adjust in height, so the lowest and highest heights are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

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Width612.7Height360.9Depth36.2mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand 612.7 x 360.9 x 36.2 mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

Not available

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

8.6kg(19 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight 8.6 kg. Cables are not stated.

2.9kg(6.4 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight with Stand 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

5.25kg(11.6 lb)1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Net Weight (w/o Base) 5.25 kg. Cables are not stated.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight without Stand 2.4 kg. The datasheet prints 8.8 lbs next to it, which is a typo, since 2.4 kg is about 5.3 lbs. The Canada page and the German datasheet both say 2.4 kg.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Gewicht ohne Standfuss 2.4 kg.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Not available

Width710Height100Depth403mm(28 × 3.9 × 15.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Dimension 710.0 x 100.0 x 403.0 mm (W x H x D) in the maker's orientation. The German datasheet lists 710.0 x 403.0 x 100.0 mm.

Box weight

Not available

4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Weight 4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Supply: Built-in.

External adapter3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Type: External Adaptor.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

Not available

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Voltage Rating 100 - 240V. The frequency comes from the Bechtle copy of the datasheet.6Retailer pagemedia.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/8c1355259a2646e7a92710a509dd6c2d/benq-photovue-sw272u-monitor-datenblatt-1Read 16 October 2026Voltage Rating 100V - 240V / 50Hz - 60Hz. The datasheet also gives a pixel pitch of 0.233 mm and an active area of 576.73 x 335.66 mm. Both do not fit a 27 inch 4K 16:9 panel, whose pitch is about 0.155 mm and width about 597 mm, so they are not stored.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

200W1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Power Consumption (max) 200 W. The page does not say if it includes the 90 W USB-C output.

25W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 25 W. The datasheet gives no typical value.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

25.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.4 W.

16W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Ein-Zustand 16 W for the EU model. It matches the EU product information sheet and EPREL.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung product information sheet for S27D304GAU: on mode power demand SDR 16.0 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

43.2W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 43.2 W.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.4W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.4 W. BenQ's spec table lists sleep mode as 0.5 W and the November 2023 EU datasheet as 0.3 W. The EU product information sheet is used.

0.5W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Standby-Zustand 0.5 W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.

0.3W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Aus-Zustand 0.3 W.

EU energy class SDR

F9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for SDR: F.

D7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieeffizienzklasse D.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class SDR: D. HDR class and power are N/A.

EU energy class HDR

G9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class for HDR: G.

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

25kWh10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00564257.htmlRead 16 October 2026Consumption 25 kWh/1000h, energy class F. The HDR figure is not published there.

16kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch pro 1000h 16 kWh for the EU model.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

TÜV Rheinland Reflection-Free1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: TUV Certificate Anti-Reflection. The overview page words it as TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certifications.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

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Software4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The specification table lists Eye Saver Mode: Yes. The manual says it is a selectable mode, so this is a software filter.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Eye Saver Mode is a picture mode that lowers blue light around 400 nm. It is a selectable mode, so it is stored as software.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

Calman Verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated, LightSpace Ready1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Certification: calman verified, Calman Ready, Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated. The Software section lists LightSpace Ready.

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Other certifications

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CE, ISO 9241-307 Class 27Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307 and EMC CE.

In the box

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In the box

Quick Start Guide (QSG), Warranty Card, Calibration Report, I/O Cover, Safety Instruction, Shading Hood (landscape and portrait), Hotkey Puck G3, Signal cables: DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0, USB C (may vary by region), Power cable1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table Other Accessories and Signal Cable lines. The PRAD review confirms a power cable and the cables listed in cables_included.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: cables, shading hood with portrait parts, Hotkey Puck, quick start guide and calibration report.

Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: power cable 1.5 m and HDMI cable. The datasheet does not list other items.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Lieferumfang: Stromkabel (1.5m), HDMI-Kabel.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

ABenQ PhotoVue SW272U

Type	Count
DisplayPort cable	1
HDMI cable	1
USB-C cable	1
USB Type-A to Type-B cable	1
Power cable	1

Source1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists the signal cables DP1.4, HDMI (v2.0), USB 3.0 and USB C and says they may vary by region. Counts come from the PRAD review.16Measurementprad.de/testberichte/test-benq-sw272u-bildbearbeitung-mit-hohem-farbumfangRead 16 October 2026PRAD review, page 1, Lieferumfang: one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one USB-C cable, a Type-A to Type-B cable and a power cable.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type
Power cable
HDMI cable

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: Power Cable Length 1.5 m and HDMI Cable: Yes. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US LCD monitor standard limited warranty: three years from purchase, parts and labor, US and Canada.

2years9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 2 years. This is the EU value. A Samsung US government price file lists a 3 year warranty for the US part S27D304GAN.

Dead pixel policy

Zero bright dot12Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/monitor/sw272u/warranty.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ ZBD Guarantee: a free monitor exchange if even one bright pixel is found during the limited warranty period.

Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page notes on Panel Dots (Pixels): approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker.

Links

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Product page

www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u.html1Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/sw272u/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026BenQ US product page.

www.samsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US business page for LS27D304GANXZA (S27D304GAN), titled 27 inch S30GD Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt-Only Stand, 100Hz. The page script loads its specification table, so values come from the datasheet.

Spec sheet

www.benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)benq.eu/content/dam/b2c/en-eu/support/download/datasheet/monitor/sw272u-datasheet-eng.pdfRead 16 October 2026BenQ Europe SW272U datasheet, English, document LCD_SW272U_DS_EN_1123.

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet B2B-S30GD DATASHEET-NOV24. It covers LS22D304GANXZA, LS24D304GANXZA and LS27D304GANXZA. Only the 27 inch column is used.

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-27230B-00 for the S30GD, S40GD and S32GF families, English North America and Latin America version of 2025-02-27, from the Samsung Canada support site. Only the S27D30*G columns are used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

14351179EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1435117_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration number 1435117 for model identifier SW272U, supplier BenQ Europe B.V. Placed on the Union market from 21 April 2023.

21094529EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration 2109452 for model identifier S27D304GAU.

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